Parmesan & Thyme Savoury Scones - BC Dairy

For BC dairy farmers

For health professionals

School or Educator

Equipment

oven
baking sheet
parchment paper

Ingredients

2½ cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
4 tsp (20 mL) baking powder
2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly cracked pepper
½ cup (125 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 cup (250 mL) 2% milk
⅓ cup (75 mL) shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat over to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together flour, baking powder, thyme, salt and pepper; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) milk. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the Parmesan cheese.
Transfer mixture to lightly floured surface. Without overworking, knead gently until dough just comes together; pat into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rectangle. Using 3-inch (7.5 cm) cutter, cut into 6 rounds, rerolling scraps to make 2 more scones.
Brush each scone lightly with milk; sprinkle tops with remaining cheese. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.